Reversible bed



Aug. 28, 1923.

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Augf 28, 1923.

R. L. PURDON REVERSIBLE BED Filed July 9, 1922 Patented Aug. 28, 1923.

PENT i F F IC ROBERT L. PURDON, OF LAIDLAW, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA.

REVERSIBLE BED.

`Application med July 8,

To aZZ 'whom it may cm2/cern.' I

Be it known that l, ROBERT L. PURDON, a subject of the King of GreatBritain, residing at Laidlaw, Province of British C- lumbia, Canada,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Reversible Beds;and I do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exactdescription of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in theart to which it appertains to `make and use the same.

rl`his invention relates to a novel reversible bed so constructed thatparts, by proper n'ianipulation7 may be interchanged to give the effectof a different colored structure.

ln addition to the above, one of the primary objects of the invention isto provide means whereby the space usually existing beneath the bed maybe converted to use. In the matter of reversibility, the side and `endmembers of the bedstead are differently colored on opposite sidesthereof. The joints between these members are ofsuch nature that thesides and ends may be reversed, so as to present opposite surfacesthereof. For the purposes of illustration, the colors Will be "referredto as enamel white and Inahogany.

Further objects and advantages of the a@ invention will be obvious asthe description continues` while various other objects will be pointedout incidentally. The invention is illustrated in the accompanyingdrawings in which: y

Figure 1 is a perspective view. of the bed; Figure 2 is a side elevationthereof partly in-section, ltaken on the line 2-2 of Fig.

ure 3;

Figure 3 is a section on the line 3 3 of4 Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a detail perspective view of the joint between the side andend members, showing the various parts in separate relation; Y

Figure 5 is a sectional View through the joint, taken on the -line 5-5of Figure 6;

Figure 6 yis a section on the line 6 6 of Figure 5;

Figure 7 is a fragmentary view of one of the side members;

Figure 8 is a perspective view of one of the drawers;

Figure 9 is a fragmentary plan view vof one of the drawers;

Figure 10 is a transverse section through.

perspective 1922. Serial No. 578,518.

one of the drawers taken on the line :l0-1.0 of Figure 9;

Figure 11 is a fragmentary perspective View of the ends of the lidsections;

Figure 12 is a sectional view partly in per- 60 spective, correspondingto Figure 5, of a modification;

Figure 13 is a section on the line 13-13 of Figure 12;

`Figure 1% is a section on the line 141-14 @5 of Figure 12; and,

.Figure 15 is a. fragmentary perspective View of one of the guide rails.

Referring to' the various views by correspondlng reference charactersthroughout, l@ the bed shown comprises `the side members 1 and endmembers 2 connected to one another by means of a joint vwhereby the sideand end members mia be reversed. l As shown in Figures 3 an 4, the jointconsists 75 of a sleeve or tubular member 3 at onel edge of one of themembers, in this case the side. The edge of the other member, namely theend, has at its bottom edge a projection 4 on which stands a lug 5. Theupper edge is provided with a T-shaped recess 6, which lies adjacent theupper end of the sleeve 3 when the two parts are united. In forming thejoint, the lug 5l is received within the lower end of the sleeve, thelatter being in alignment with the edge of the end member. A cap lock 7is provided as a securing 'means at the upper corners of the side andyend members. This block consists of a hollow member 8 lconforming to thecross sec- 90 tional shape of the sleeve 3, and adapted to overliethesame when in working position. At one side of the member 8 is a T-shapedlocking member 9 adapted for reception in the recess 6. The bedpost 10is then re- 95 ceived through the hollow member 8 and sleeve 3 andlinally rests on the lug 5. The posts at the head and foot of the bedare respectively connected by rails 11 and cross bars l2, thus forminghead and footmembers of. more or less usual construction.

The side members 1 are recessed as at 13 for reception of drawers 14.The lower edges of the recesses 13 are formed with depressions orgrooves 15 for the accommoda.- 105 tion of guide members for thedrawers. These gulde members consist of rods 16 hav-` ing squared ends17, the latter terminating in knobs 18 of the same diameter as the rods.The squared portions 17 are received in the` no on the sides and endsrespectively. lt willl be obvious from a consideration of Figure d thatthe nature of the joint readil permits reversino7 of the sides and ends.nasmuch l as the sibeve 3, projection'd and cap lock 7 are alwaysexposed, they are of a neutral color, and may be gilded, for example.

Likewise, the head and foot, including the postal() are colored to matchythe joints. ln

order to preserve the color scheme, the" drawers 1d are' dually colored,the line 23' and the edge 2d of thedid representing the lines ofcontrast. leach end ci the drawerl is provided with lrnobs 25, so thatthe drawer may be moved from either end.

ln order to provide for the ieversibility of the drawer, the upper edgesof .the ends thereof are groovedlin two places, as' at `26. 'llhe lidconsists oi two sections 27, and 28, the former being wider than thelatter. The

, contiguous endsof these sections are pro- Gli) The lugs 30 then seatin the recesses fory Eid vided with laterally'extending spindles 29which tit into a air of o posite recesses 26.

The section 27 o vthe lid 1s provided with ay pair of lateral lugs 30which seatin the remaining recesses, The spindles 29 are held downwardlyby ineens or a surrounding curved wire 31 terminating in a ring 32adapted to tit overl a staple 33. A pin 34s which is carried by a chain35 secured to the lid is then inserted in the staple. Such a device isprovided for each end of the lid. Accordingly, when .the drawer isrevers-ed for presenting the other side thereof, the lid 27 is liftedand turned about so that the spindles 29 lie in the other pair oiErecesses 26.

merl v occupied by the spindles. i

en it 1s desired to use a cylindrical bed post, amodified structure islrequired, as shown in Figures 12, 13 and'li. The sleeve 3 is square, andreceives a lug 5 in the manner described in connection with Figure 4. Asquarev block 36 having a square stub 37 on its upper `face is droppedinto the sleeve so as to he on the lu 5. rlhe cap lock 7', the openingof whic isvcircular, is placed l over the sleeve. The cylindrical post10 has a square recess 38 in its bottom-for the reception of the stub37. "'Yl "1 en the post is insorted in this position twisting by meansof the square stub. 37.

incase@ it is prevented fromV the square block 36 andpearance in thebedroom may be changed appreciably by merely reversing parts of the bVto present a different color. lt is noted Athat the head and foot, beingof uniform color, may be renewed-or replaced if desired.

For examples wooden head and toot may be discarded when the ownerdesires to replace the same by v,corresponding members of brass.

Although the drawers are illustrated and j described' as mounted in theside members, it

will be obvious that such parts may be supported inthd'ends withoutdeparting from the spirit of the invention. Likewise, it willbevunderstood-.that various changes in the details of construction maybe'resorted 'to without departing from the scope of the invention asindicated by the appended claims.-

saving thas rany'scritea the invention', what llclaim as new vand desireto protect by 1. A. bedcomprising reversible side and end members tdetahably connected, a pair of said members avingrecesses formed therein,'and reversible drawers supported in said recesses. Y

2. Aybed comprising reversible side and end members detachablyconnected, a pair of saidl membershaving 4recesses formed therein,reversible. drawers supported in said recesses, said members and drawersbeing differently colored onv opposite sides thereof.

3. A reversible joint including a side and end member, a sleeve formedat the edge of one of said members, the edge of the othermember beingprovided at its lower end with a lateral projection adapted to bereceived in the bottom of said sleeve, a cap lock adapted to besuperposed on said sleeve and to engage said last named member.

4. A reversible joint including a side and end member, a sleeve formedat the edge of one of said members, the edge of the other member beingprovided at its lower end with a lateral projection adapted to bereceived inthe bottom of said sleeve, a cap lock adapted to besuperposed on said sleeve, and

sleeve.

5. A bed comprising reversible side and.

end members detachably connected, said members being differently coloredon o posite sides thereof, a pair of saidl mem ers lll@ nge

having recesses formed therein, reversible being recessed, guide railsconnecting said drawers received in said recesses and being recessedmembers, reversible drawers su diferently colored at o posite ends incorported in said recesses and adapted to sli e respondence with the sie and end members. on the guide rails, said drawers being dier- 5 eachof said drawers being provided with a entiy colored at opposite ends toagree with l@ reversible cover. the coloring of the side and end-meliubers'.

6. A bed com rising reversible side and in Witness whereof i havehereunto set my end members etachably: connected, said hande. membersbeing dierently colored on o pol0 site sides thereof, ,e pair of seidmem rs ROBERT L, PURDON.

